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We’re heading into the end of February 2025 with a fresh batch of manga minis for you! It’s going to be a trio of continuing volumes, so if you wanted to check out more Rooster Figher antics or end of the recent JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure spinoff, now’s your chance! Rooster Fighter Volume 7 (VIZ Media) […]
On the third day of its multi-day announcement spree, Kodansha announced new series for its Fall 2025 lineup. The new series include everything from the supernatural to the sensual. Check out the rest of the Fall 2025 lineup! About Kodansha’s Fall 2025 Lineup Kicking off Kodansha’s latest batch of new series is the latest artistically […]
Berserk fans rejoice for a never-before-released-in-English version of Kentaro Miura’s Dur-an-ki, which is out September. The manga release will contain all six chapters in an standalone volume, and features the classic art style of the beloved late creator. This English edition will also include some bonus material featuring concept illustrations and more. About Dur-an-ki Manga […]
As part of its multi-day licensing announcement, Kodansha revealed that a new Sailor Moon Box Set will head to stores this Fall! The Sailor Moon Naoko Takeuchi Collection Manga Box Set 2 includes the four Naoko Takeuchi Collection volumes of Sailor Moon as well as the Codename: Sailor V prequel. The box set also includes […]
Kodansha is ready to rumble with its Fall 2025 premium & new edition licenses! The manga publisher announced the beginning of three days filled with new licenses for this fall. The first day includes re-releases that will come in premium and new editions with bonus features and updated translations. These titles are Mushishi, Dragon Head, […]
Prepare your heart for these Valentine’s Day 2025 Manga Minis! We’ve got three new manga debuts coming at you from VIZ Media, Square Enix Manga, and Udon Entertainment! Whether you want historical fiction, slice-of-life action, or just something wacky, we’ve got it all for you! If you don’t have a date tonight, check out these […]
Today, Dark Horse Manga announced that it will bring Takaya Imamura’s Omega 6 manga to bookstores this October. Based on the upcoming game Omega 6 The Triangle Stars, readers will be immersed in a world full of sci-fi goodness. The release will be a single volume and translated by Zack Davisson. About Omega 6 Manga […]
Today, Dark Horse Manga announced that Gantz G will arrive in an omnibus edition on September 30. This volume continues the adventures of the critically acclaimed action series with a high-stakes plotline and some classic storytelling. About Gantz G Omnibus Death does not have to be the end, at least not the first time! When […]
It’s a time to say “New year, new me” with New Year Manga Minis 2025! Refreshed from the holidays (and writing on a new laptop to boot!) we’ve got three fun titles for you to check out. From the continuation of Leviathan to the debut of a comfy slice-of-life title, there’s a lot to read […]
Dark Horse Manga recently announced that it will release Makoto Yukimura’s Planetes Deluxe Edition Book One on July 29 (with comic shops getting the release a day afterwards). This special re-release packages the first half of the Vinland Saga creator’s hard sci-fi tale, in a special hardcover format. In addition, there are 44 full-color art […]
Dark Horse Comics just announced that the popular manga Blood Blockade Battlefront is coming to the west via omnibus releases! The first volume of the omnibus heads to bookstores on July 15, which collects the first three volumes of the classic manga. About Blood Blockade Battlefront The high-octane, fast-paced action of legendary manga artist Yasuhiro […]
Last week, Mattel and TOKYOPOP announced a monumental manga partnership between the companies. The first titles will debut sometime next year in 2026, with all-ages graphic novels featuring brands like Mattel’s Hot Wheels and Barbie. About Mattel and TOKYOPOP Manga Partnership Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of […]
Today, Abram ComicArts announced that Silence Volume will be available through its Kana imprint starting tomorrow. This series from Yoann Vornière features an adventurous post-apocalyptic setting with a young boy trying to journey through the desolate monstrous landscape. About Silence Volume 1 Originally published in France, Silence Volume 1 takes place in a world of darkness. Now that […]
Today, Kodansha announced that the popular manga WIND BREAKER will start getting monthly physical releases starting this July. The physical ninth volume release will debut on February 4, with future volumes releasing monthly in July. This is in anticipation of the CloverWorks anime adaptation coming with a second season this year. About WIND BREAKER WIND […]
Today, Kodansha announced that Satoshi Morie’s Killing Line will head to digital store shelves on January 28. The dark romantic comedy features a killer game of love, and eager readers can read the first chapter for free through the Kodansha Reader Portal. In addition to the Kodansha Reader Portal, the manga will be available where […]
Last weekend, Kana (Abrams ComicArts’ imprint aiming to publish new manga series in English) announced that Space Punch Volume 1 will be available this week. This series from French mangaka ZD will come to bookstores on January 7, with comic shops getting a release the next day. This epic sci-fi series took the French comic […]
Abrams ComicArts imprint Kana announced that Brandon Arias’ Scars Volume 1 is now available both digitally and physically. The manga is a coming-of-age story that highlights two students’ struggles with acceptance as they learn to love themselves and others. About Scars Volume 1 A stunning and heartfelt manga trilogy from debut author-illustrator Brandon Arias, Scars deftly tackles […]
December’s in full swing, and so are our Christmas Manga Minis! Since it’s the holiday season coming up, we thought it would be nice to review a few volume 1 releases. That way, you can purchase these picks if you waited to the last minute to buy a gift… Always a Catch: How I Punched […]
Kodansha USA just announced the Kodansha Print Club, which focuses on bringing digital-first manga to print. The first volumes of three titles under this imprint will be released tomorrow, December 10. These titles are Love, That’s an Understatement, Teppu, and Blade Girl, and will be available at all major booksellers in the west. About Kodansha […]
It’s time to be thankful as Miso’s November 2024 Manga Minis are here! We have a new series release from Square Enix Manga, a first-time review from Abrams ComicArts, and an early review of Kodansha’s release of Confession. Check out our picks below! Dragon and Chameleon Volume 1 (Square Enix Manga) As much as I […]
It’s spooky season, which means time for October 2024 Manga Minis! We’re still running a bit of a backlog with some of our manga reviews, but don’t worry, we’re going full speed ahead on our manga review coverage! To keep things a bit scary this time around, we’ve got a horror-survival debut from Ablaze Manga, […]
When you’re in New York, you get new Square Enix Manga announcements! Last Saturday, Square Enix Manga & Books announced new manga series and art books to be released next year and in 2026. This includes a hotly anticipated Soul Eater artbook and Check out the full slate of titles below! Dragon Quest: The Mark […]
Seven Seas Entertainment recently announced that Hitomi Takano’s Gene Bride comes to North America shores April 2025. The series follows a woman disillusioned by men as she meets a former classmate and everything changes. About Gene Bride Isahaya Ichi is fed up with men, a woman navigating a world where she’s underestimated at work because […]
Tokyopop just announced The Nightmare Before Christmas Manga and Zero’s Journey will get the deluxe edition treatment! The publisher announced that Disney Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Manga will get a full-color adaptation, with a release date for October 31 (This is Halloween!) IN addition, Zero’s Journey will get a full-color premium Collector’s Edition […]
I meant to do a “manga backlog” theme this time around, but Deadly Manga Minis has a neat ring to it. From high stakes survival games to wheelchair assassins to killer sharks, this installment features some dangerously great manga titles! Let’s check them out, shall we? (Also note, I WILL try and do a manga […]
The Berserk of Gluttony Audiobook debuts on western shores tomorrow! Seven Seas Entertainment, through its Siren imprint, has released the first audiobook volume of the popular series. Narrated by Dan Bittner, this first installment will cover the harrowing origin of Fate Gluttony. About Berserk of Gluttony Audiobook Seven Seas Entertainment is pleased to announce, through […]
July is here, which means sweltering Summer Manga Minis for all! We’ve got three reviews to get through today, from a new Square Enix Manga debut to new installments of two of my favorite series. Let’s check them out below! A Man & His Cat Volume 11 (Square Enix Manga) At this point, I’m trying […]
Manga Biographies: Charles Schulz is a wonderful new way to explore the history of the famed cartoonist! Udon Entertainment just announced that it will create a line of new manga releases that delves into the lives of notable figures. Its first release will look into the life of the Peanuts creator, with advance copies available […]
TOKYOPOP at Anime Expo 2024 is here to serve all sorts of manga fans! The publisher announced its plans for the annual anime convention in Los Angeles, California. With exclusive merchandise, early manga releases, and exclusive panels, there’s a lot to love no matter what you love! About TOKYOPOP at Anime Expo 2024 Anime Expo […]
July’s coming up, so it’s high time for Super Summer Manga Minis! This batch consists of the final volume of Kodansha’s One Operation Joker, a climactic clash in Rooster Fighter, and the next volume of Victoria’s Electric Coffin. There’s a lot to love in this installment of our super summer manga minis. Check out below […]
Shiba Inu Rooms is a weird indicator of what’s popular in shonen manga these days. The most recent Weekly Shonen Jump titles are based in exorcism, with supernatural tales being all the rage. From darkly grim and serious stories to more lighthearted ones, I guess Japan can’t get enough of giving up (or giving into) […]
Yonoi Tsukihiko’s Happy Hell puts the fun in dysfunctional romcom manga! Seven Seas just announced that it will release the first volume of the josei manga his November digitally and physically. This series revolves around two opposites that might make the unlikeliest couple… if they don’t completely hate each other! About Yonoi Tsukihiko’s Happy Hell […]
